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Last year I bought the Scott's snap spreader because I liked the idea of not having to figure out how much fertilizer to use and pouring it into a spreader.
Being the first time I have used fertilizer, I was not happy with the snap spreader. The handle folds up and is hard to keep in place even though I tightened the screw. The lever is very hard to squeeze to allow the fertilizer to come out. Then once I get it squeezed and fertilizer comes out it doesn't stop coming out when I quit squeezing. Several times a large quantity of fertilizer comes out and eventually that area is dead grass. It's kind of a pain to use.
Are there any better broadcast spreaders? Reading a few reviews on home depot website seems that the smaller ones (I have a small yard) have similar issues with the levers, etc. And, the snap spreader has a lot of good reviews.
Over the years I have bought several broadcast spreaders and I don't see any difference in the quality of my lawn from using a mechanical spreader and the lawn of my my neighbor who flings the fertilizer out with his hands.
Ok let's try this again. You are asking for help. Stated that spreaders seem to have similar problems that the snap does. We don't need the exact size of the plot but since you said you didn't know and didn't venture a guess, I suggested the deed. The average guy/gal would have taken a stab at the fact that the property is say 60 x 100 and the house occupies say half of that, to give us a rough idea. You offered nothing. I was taught that you need to buy the correct tool for the job. If you need a pipe wrench for a 1/4 inch pipe, using the 14 inch might get the job done but a 8 or 10 would be better. Since you are buying a piece of equipment you should know the size of the job you will need the tool for or you risk buying the wrong tool. Different story if you are using an existing tool and have to make do, if possible.
Additionally, spreaders are not expensive and cheaply made, so you can have excess fertilizer, weed killer etc, dropping. They are not built to last.
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gets a little testy sometimes.
